Children and private appointments

[Jaxtellerswife]

I have two children and I'm extremely overdue for a smear test. Years overdue. I really want to get it done but I have no one to have the children for me. How do others handle this kind of thing? Is there a policy of any kind that children can't attend? I don't want to horrify the kids. They are 3 and 1. Obviously the one year old isn't really an issue but the 3 year old l, I don't know what I can do. This must be a common situation, I'm just wondering what others do?

I'd take the younger one and go whilst the older one is at playgroup.

higgy I had wanted to take my dd because I didn't want to have to announce to everyone where I was going. Not that is a massive issue either way. I was told over the phone that the team would not carry out the procedure if a child was present.

Had my smear with children present when they were younger. Keep them chatting

Receptionists at my surgery will fight amongst themselves for the chance to hold a baby or entertain a toddler so that's how they deal with it.

I took my son to one when he was 8 months and he just sat in his pram. I was in and out of there in about 5 mins so he was fine. With the 3 year old I’d just bring a couple of distractions like a snack or your phone and he will be fine

Thanks all. I rang and the receptionist didn't know if it was ok so I have to ring back tomorrow.....thanks for replies

Just take them. Due to ongoing issues from childbirth, my now 4 year old has been to a ridiculous number of vaginal exams. More often than not she just plays with my phone but sometimes asks awkward questions 🤷🏽‍♀️ IMO it's more important that they're exposed to routine exams so that they are less taboo when older